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from April 20, 2019 to December 25, 2019
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Sunday, April 21, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours
The Old Stone House: Witness to War
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ten themed areas at this exhibit allow visitors to explore this history and consider how war impacted the community and what makes these issues relevant in today’s world.
Category: History, My Summer House NYC
Free!
Central Park Discovery Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Best for Kids, Tours
Free!
Kids
Historic New York: Coney Island
at Parachute Jump (in ), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Between about 1880 and World War II, Coney Island was the largest amusement area in the United States. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walking tour of this famous amusement park.
Category: History, Tours
Free!
Event
Threads: Flax to Linen, Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
"Threads" examines the history of linen production from field to fabric. Visitors can examine the collection of antique tools of the trade: flax break, hackle, carder and spinning wheel.
Category: Art, History, Tours, Seniors
Queens Park of the Month: Kissena Park
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Category: Nature, History, Hiking
Free!
Central Park Tour: Statues and Monuments
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Take a tour with Conservancy staff and learn about the history of the Park’s statues and monuments and how the Conservancy cares for them.
Category: History
Monday, April 22, 2019
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Best for Kids, Tours, School Break
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
at Lewis H Latimer House, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come join the fun with the whole family! Enjoy our annual Easter egg hunt in the garden of the Lewis Latimer House Museum.
Category: Accessible, Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Easter
Free!
Kids
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